The Slatest

The agency is halting most traffic stops after its personnel fatally shot two people in as many weeks.

July 14, 20266:14 PM

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After two fatal shootings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in as many weeks, the agency will reportedly refrain, effective immediately, from conducting almost any traffic stops nationwide. Today I’ll explain how we got here—and whether this new policy will save lives.